Columbus Dispatch article on the New Albany Dance Festival
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Photography by Todd Sloan
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New Vision Dance Company Launches New Albany Dance Festival
New Albany, March 30, 2022— New Vision Dance Company announced today that it will be hosting the inaugural New Albany Dance Festival on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the Charleen & Charles Hinson Amphitheater in New Albany, Ohio.
The festival is the brainchild of New Vision’s Artistic Director, Melissa Gould. “I founded New Vision 16 years ago to help make the arts accessible to all members of the community and to give performers an opportunity to create meaningful performances on stage. The New Albany Dance Festival takes this even further by including health and wellness education and experiences tailored to every member of the community.”
The festival begins with a series of free classes to the community including Vinyasa Flow Yoga, a “Mommy and Me” dance session, Pure Barre Columbus: New Albany, all ages hip-hop and musical theatre dance. These events allow for engagement within the community in a health focused environment.
The festival will host the “Central Ohio Dance Studio Showcase” featuring talented dancers from Central Ohio dance studios. The premiere event of the Festival will be the “New Albany Dance Festival Concert,” which will feature local dance companies and special guests from across the country. Audience members can select table seating or bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the performances under the stars!
About New Vision Dance Company:
New Vision Dance Company is a contemporary jazz ensemble with a repertory including modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and contemporary dance. New Vision is a 501C3 non-profit organization under the Artistic Direction of Melissa Gould.
The festival is the brainchild of New Vision’s Artistic Director, Melissa Gould. “I founded New Vision 16 years ago to help make the arts accessible to all members of the community and to give performers an opportunity to create meaningful performances on stage. The New Albany Dance Festival takes this even further by including health and wellness education and experiences tailored to every member of the community.”
The festival begins with a series of free classes to the community including Vinyasa Flow Yoga, a “Mommy and Me” dance session, Pure Barre Columbus: New Albany, all ages hip-hop and musical theatre dance. These events allow for engagement within the community in a health focused environment.
The festival will host the “Central Ohio Dance Studio Showcase” featuring talented dancers from Central Ohio dance studios. The premiere event of the Festival will be the “New Albany Dance Festival Concert,” which will feature local dance companies and special guests from across the country. Audience members can select table seating or bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the performances under the stars!
About New Vision Dance Company:
New Vision Dance Company is a contemporary jazz ensemble with a repertory including modern, jazz, tap, lyrical, musical theatre and contemporary dance. New Vision is a 501C3 non-profit organization under the Artistic Direction of Melissa Gould.